Ordering Custom Flags? Choose Quality Flag Fabric

Custom flags can be extremely compelling, and a valuable promotional tool - but only if they are high quality. If you plan to order custom flags for your company's promotional campaign, sports event or some other function, the flag material you choose is important. Custom flags come in various types of fabric, which are designed to meet the requirements and budget of those planning to display them.

Flag makers have a specific purpose for creating flags from various materials. One client might want a durable company flag that will withstand weather elements for several months to come while another might only need custom flags for a one-time event. The second client certainly doesn't want to pay top dollar for flags he will only use once! Therefore, lower cost materials are used to create the temporary flags, and the savings are passed on to the client.

So with this in mind you might ask, "How do I choose a flag material?" It's good to educate yourself on what the flag manufacturer is offering before making a purchase. Observe if the flag maker offers material options when ordering. Here's some basic information about three commonly used custom flag materials.

100D Polyester

This material is inexpensive and is often used to create custom flags for promotional giveaways or events. It is made of thin polyester and can be used outdoors for a limited time. The printing techniques recommended for 100D polyester are dye sublimation and silk screening. The image will be seen through on the other side of the flag in reverse.

200D Knitted Polyester

This is single ply material made out of knitted polyester. Flags made of this material can be flown 24/7 and just a little wind is needed to move them because they are lightweight. Dye sublimation, silk screening and digital print are the recommended printing techniques, with the image bleeding through at around 95 percent.

Woven/500D Spun Polyester

As probably the most durable material, this strong fabric is made with open weave, which lessens fabric stress and enables the flag to withstand high winds. These can be flown 24/7, and the heavy weight of the fabric requires higher winds to move the flags. These are printed using dye sublimation or silk screening, but not digital print.

Before selecting a material for your event or business flags, consider how long you will display the flags and where they will be displayed. If outdoors, will you take the flags down in the evening hours or leave them out 24/7? These will determine the type of material needed and how much you'll have to budget for your purchase. Expect to spend more when ordering higher grades of material.

You can now easily order custom flags, world flags, business flags, car flags and more through online venues. Two-ply material is also available if you want your logo to display correctly on both sides of the flags instead of in reverse. Just send in your logo, select your flag material and desired printing technique...and your custom flags will arrive to your door!

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